Weather closes multiple northern, eastern Colorado highways

A blanket of snow began to cover Downtown Brush, late this afternoon and a new wave of flakes is wreaking havoc on road travel in the area as of late in the evening. (Brush News Tribune )

The Colorado Department of Transportation reports multiple highway closures on the Eastern Plains and northern Colorado due to blowing snow and poor visibility. While there is very little snow falling, the winds are around 40 mph, but the visibility is extremely poor, according to the 8:34 p.m. update. CDOT crews continue to plow while the highways are closed, but when the highways reopen, motorists can expect icy and snow packed conditions.

The following closures are in place:

I-25 between Wellington and the Wyoming state line

US 287 between Fort Collins and the Wyoming state line

I-70 between Aurora and Kansas

Eastbound US 24 between Colorado Springs and Limon

US 40 between Limon and Kit Carson

US 287 between Eads and Kit Carson

SH 14 between Ault and Sterling

SH 71 between Limon and Last Chance

SH 86 between Kiowa and I-70

SH 94 between the El Paso County line and Punkin Center

Before traveling to the Eastern Plains tonight or even tomorrow morning, motorists are strongly encouraged to call 511 or visit

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